Contents tagged with Ukraine
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Kyiv: Azov battalion removed weapons from troops withdrawal zone in Donbas
Deputy Head of Ukrainian National Police Vadym Troyan said that after the meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and conversation with the police, the fighters of Azov volunteer battalion in the Zolote of the Luhansk region of Ukraine withdrew the legal weapon. He also said that at the moments there is only a group of volunteers without weapons who stayed in the area of preparation for the withdrawal of troops in the Zone of Operation of the United Forces in the Zolote-4 and …
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Azov volunteer battalion promises to stay in Zolote after conversation with Ukrainian President Zelensky
A volunteer of the Azov Battalion, Denis, who participated in a conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, said that the veterans of the war in the Donbas are not going to leave the Zolote-4 village after conversation with Ukrainian President.
"I do not know what he [Zelensky's] plans next, but we will remain here as long as there is a threat of senseless withdrawal and loss of the Ukrainian territory," said veteran in a video commentary on the "Ostanniy blok-post #Ni_ …
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Ukrainian President Zelensky: Donbas won't become Ukrainian Transnistria
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with the Ukrainian publication Segodnya that the law on the "special status" of the Donbas will lead to the surrendering of these territories.
"Everyone understands that no one will surrender this territory, and no one wants us to have our own Transnistria... But it is impossible to solve this question without discussing different options. This issue cannot be resolved without a ceasefire and negotiations," said Ukrainian President. …
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Kyiv: Ukraine is ready for negotiations on restoring its sovereignty over Crimea
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Kateryna Zelenko said that Ukraine is ready for negotiations in any format on the restoration of Ukrainian sovereignty over the Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, annexed by Russia, reports Interfax-Ukraine news agency.
Ukrainian Spokesperson stressed that Russia had committed an international crime against Ukraine.
"Once again, we remind Russia that, under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, Ukraine is a coastal State in the Black Sea, …
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Norway to allocate $4 million for medical reform in Ukraine
By the end of the year Ukraine and Norway will start the implementation of a joint three-year project in the field of health protection, reports the press service of the Ukrainian Embassy in Norway.
The Norwegian government will allocate 37 million Norwegian kroner ($4 million) for the project.
"One of the main goals of the project is the improvement of the Ukrainian healthcare system in the field of physical and psychological rehabilitation provided to wounded Ukrainian military personnel …
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Paris court upholds decision to collect Ukrainian bank’s Crimea-related losses from Russia
The Paris Court of Appeal has dismissed Russia’s attempts to suspend the execution of the International Court of Arbitration’s decision to award $1.3 billion in compensation to Ukraine’s Oschadbank for the expropriation of the bank’s assets in Crimea, reports the press service of the bank.
Russia claims that the execution of the arbitration ruling in countries that protect government immunity to a lesser degree than France could be harmful to it. The judge dismissed Russia’s motion and …
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Ukraine unveils ‘Silent Thunder’ loitering munition
The Armed Forces of Ukraine could soon acquire loitering munitions. The Defense Express Channel reported that the new Ukrainian development has been named “Silent Thunder” ST-35.
The Ukrainian company Athlone Avia has unveiled a new model of single-use drone titled Silent Thunder ST-35. According to the producers, the drone is in its final stage of development, and the first stage of testing has been completed successfully. The guidance systems will be tested before the end of the year, and …
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German Foreign Ministry calls for withdrawal of troops in Donbas
The German Foreign Ministry called for withdrawal of troops in the Donbas, which will open the way for the implementation of the Steinmeier Formula, reports UNIAN news agency, citing the press service of the German Foreign Ministry. The statement was made following the meeting of German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas with his Lithuanian counterpart Linas Linkevičius.
"The settlement of the conflict in Ukraine remains a top priority for Germany, as potential peace should have a positive impact on …
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Small missile boats from Russia’s Caspian Flotilla enter Sea of Azov
On Monday, October 21, two small missile boats from Russia’s Caspian Flotilla, “Uglich” and “Velikiy Ustyug”, passed through the Kerch Strait and entered the Sea of Azov, the Russian Defense Ministry announced on its website.
The crews of the two vessels are known to have carried out assignments as part of the Russian Navy’s permanent Mediterranean Sea unit. Velikiy Ustyug completed its mission in June and Uglich in July. The boats are now returning to their permanent base.
The Uglich …
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Kremlin recognizes Ukrainians and Belarusians as ‘native Russian speakers’
The Russian government has decided to recognize Ukrainians and Belarusians as native Russian speakers and allow them to forego the language interview when applying for Russian citizenship, the Russian government announced in a statement on its website.
“The draft of the federal law On introducing changes to article 331 of the federal law On Russian citizenship has been approved and will be introduced in the State Duma in the established manner,” the statement reads.
The bill will allow …